CLASSIC COCKTAIL · 1934–1959
Michelada
Beer, lime, tomato or clamato and spice, served in a salted glass.
1940sHistorical classicResearched
The Michelada is a Mexican beer cocktail with as many formulas as there are states. Beer, lime, tomato or clamato juice, Worcestershire and hot sauce are common, always with a salted rim. It is a morning drink, a hangover cure and a way to make light beer more interesting.
- Chelada
- Michelada with clamato
- Ojo Rojo
THE RECIPESavory, spicy and refreshing
Ingredients
- Mexican lager330 ml
- Lime juice25 ml
- Tomato or clamato juice90 ml
- Worcestershire sauce2 dashes
- Hot sauce1 dash
- Saltfor the rim
Method
Salt the rim of a highball, add ice, lime, tomato juice and seasonings, then top with beer.
Highball · salted rim · beer